Community Events

January 20, 2000

Club meetings

BETA. Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Beta Tau chapter will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Betty Lou Collins. The program will be "Lighthouses Part II.''

Beta Sigma Phi Xi Epsilon chapter will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of Vera Cisewski. The program will be "It's the Things That Are Apparently Conquered That Always Win, Isn't It?'' by Debbie Goad. For information, call Denise Carson, 898- 1289.

Library

GENEALOGY. A Genealogy Workshop will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the Main Street Library in Newport News. Information: 247-8875.

HOMEWORK. A Homework Help Club for students in grades one through five will be offered from 4-6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, starting this Monday and running through May 25. Registration is required. Information: 247-8875.

RECITAL. A Winter Band Recital will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Woodside High School, in the theater in Newport News. Sponsored by the Center for the Arts and Communication at Woodside High School.

Programs

ORATORICAL. The American Legion Third District Oratorical Contest will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at American Legion Post 368 in Denbigh. Competition includes contestants from schools in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Gloucester, Mathews and West Point. Information: 930-1014.

STUDIES. Gilbert W. Crippen, Model United Nations Advisor for Warwick High School, will speak on International Studies at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ivy Farms Church of the Brethren, 681 Dresden Drive in Newport News. Sponsored by the Peninsula Peace Education Center. There will be a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. For information, call Jane Volckhausen, 851-5517.

Schools

HOUSE. Our Lady of Mount Carmel will host an Open House Wednesday for students interested in enrolling for the 2000-2001 school year, grades pre- kindergarten (age 4) to grade seven. Information: 596-2754.

Seminars/Workshops

COLLEGE. A workshop on Planning and Paying for College will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday at Heritage High School, 5800 Marshall Ave. in Newport News. Information: 877-840-8224.

Singles

SINGLES DANCE. The Singles Society will sponsor a dance at 8 p.m. Saturday at 714 NewMarket Shopping Center in the Singles Society Clubhouse. Entertainment will be provided by D&D DJs. Admission is $5.50 for members and $7.50 for nonmembers. Information: 838-0352.

SINGLE PARENTS TO MEET. Single Parents Without Partners Chapter 972 for single parents with children of any age. Upcoming events: Dance on Saturday. Information: 898-8645.

Seniors

PROGRAMS. A Vintage Fashion Show will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Hilton Senior Center, 605 Hilton Blvd., in Newport News. Information: 247-2453.

The Golden Ladies of Leisure will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at North Newport News Community Center, 605 South Ave., in Newport News. Information: 591-4850.

The Comfort Zone will be held at noon Friday at the Midtown Community Center, 570 McLaw-horne Drive in Newport News. Information: 591-4853.

The Gap Exchange will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Midtown Community Center, 570 McLaw-horne Drive in Newport News. Information: 591-4853.

Bingo Blast will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 at the Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Drive in Newport News. Information: 591-4853.

A Birthday Social will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Midtown Community Center, 570 McLaw-horne Drive in Newport News. Information: 591-4853.